Category: Elder Law of Michigan

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Elder Law of Michigan, fraud, FYI, seniors

Social Security and OIG Alerts Public about Telephone Impersonation Scheme

By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security and OIG Launch Public Service Announcement Campaign Agency Alerts Public about Telephone Impersonation Scheme The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) launched a joint Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign addressing a nationwide telephone impersonation scheme. Social Security and the OIG continue to receive reports from across the country about … Continue reading Social Security and OIG Alerts Public about Telephone Impersonation Scheme

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Elder Abuse, Elder Law of Michigan, fraud, FYI, Legal, Legal Hotline, Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors, seniors, Social Security

Federal Trade Commission Scam Warning

Via Administration for Community Living (ACL) The Federal Trade Commission is getting reports about people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who are trying to get your Social Security number and even your money. In one version of the scam, the caller says your Social Security number has been linked to a crime (often, he says it happened in Texas) involving drugs … Continue reading Federal Trade Commission Scam Warning

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Celebratory Month, Elder Law of Michigan, FYI, Michigan, Tips

Pollution Solutions

By Abigail Haller, Screening Integration Coordinator  The Great Lakes are home to thousands of plant and animal species, along with Michigan’s beautiful beaches and landscapes. These features are not the only factors that make the Great Lakes significant. The Environment Protection Agency states that the Great Lakes make up 84% of North America’s surface fresh water; that is a lot of water and, unfortunately, a lot of pollution. One of the largest types of pollution is from plastic.   The plastic pollution level usually references ocean pollution instead of Great … Continue reading Pollution Solutions

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Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution!

  By Sheila Robison, Economic Security Team Member  Over 4,000 years ago, ancient Babylonians started New Year’s resolutions. I wonder if they were successful to keep their promises all through the year! In our current world, only 8% of people actually keep those New Year’s resolutions. Let’s find out how we can be successful throughout the whole year.   It’s always a good move to keep your New Year’s resolutions … Continue reading Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution!

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